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irakobra [83]
3 years ago
7

What does euphemism mean and what's an example?

English
1 answer:
alina1380 [7]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing

Explanation:

Passed away instead of died

Put to sleep instead of euthanize

Pregnancy termination instead of abortion

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